Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Polar Grit X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Polar Grit X. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Polar Grit X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 15.8 mm -
Weight 86 g -
Body Details - With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Fitness test, VO2 max, inactivity alert, alarm, Serene (breathing exercise), weather information, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide, FuelWise smart fueling assistant, Hill Splitter, Route guidance, Route planning with Komoot, Energy sources
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver White/silver | Black DLC | Silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 130-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black White | Black | Green
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Grit X
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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